“Torcello is a sparsely populated island at the northern end of the Venetian Lagoon, in north-eastern Italy. It was first settled in 452 AD and has been referred to as the parent island from which Venice was populated. It was a town with a cathedral and bishops before St Mark's Basilica was built.”
National Geographic
While Italy’s lake region has long held glamorous appeal, the country’s lesser-known waterways can offer a more intimate experience — and a glimpse into authentic local life.
Stroll along quiet walkway to visit Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta.
Condé Nast Traveler
With a clutch of new hotels, a hyperlocal food scene, and the return of the Biennale Arte, there are more reasons to visit Venice than ever.
Island with Byzantine churches
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Smithsonian Magazine
For more than 300 years, Italians have fried soft-shell green crabs, called moeche . But the culinary tradition is under threat
Island near Venice where fisherman Domenico Rossi is from